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  1. OCtoolguy
    I'm one of those people who has many interests and whenever something new comes to mind, the first thing I do is go looking for a forum of others who have the similar interest. I look not only for information, guidance and knowledge but also I am looking for the comraderie that I find in these forums. This particular one is one of my favorites because I am treated well by those of you who have been here a long time. So far, every silly question I have asked has been answered by many of you. It's a veritable fountain of knowledge. I found the same thing when I went looking for help with woodcarving and found it at the Wood Carving Illustrated forum. Another great bunch of folks there too. I want to thank you all. Ray
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    Well Dan, I'm also on the West coast and you have already been a big help to me so I guess it works both ways. Thanks. Ray
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    Thanks for the great pics of your system. I will use them as reference while building mine. While I have a DW788 instead of the Excalibur, most of your ideas will cross over in one way or another. With your permission I'm going to download and save your pics. Ray
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    Well, I'm the new kid on the block and have no experience so I bought the pattern DVD that is available from Scrollsaw Workshop. It has around a thousand patterns for pretty much all levels of expertise. And then there is the pattern library here too. I suppose most all the other scroll saw websites have a similar offering. Ray
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    Yes, miter saws are the worst. I won't even use mine inside my small shop. It goes outside when used. It's so darn heavy that I try very hard to find ways around using it. I may sell it and buy a smaller one. I don't need a 12" anymore. As to the vac, I was wondering if my vac could be "customized" to run variable. I know that in some cases, it depends on the type of motor. I don't know if they changed motors in the early to late vacs or not. It would be interesting to know. I'm going to try setting up my saw with 1" pvc if only to possibly cut down on any whistling at the tips. I'll have to get my configuration first and then order some of the Loc-Line pieces as needed. I hope I'm not making a mistake that will make the whole thing too bulky. I'll do some more thinking on that. Also, I'm thinking about incorporating some sort of cyclone separator into the system. Lot's to think about. Thanks for your input. Oh, and to your first question, it was on Craigslist. Ray
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    This is picture of the stand I built. I wasn't quite finished here. After finishing it up, I found that I liked it better with the single leg in front for me to straddle. I would like to figure out some sort of wheels for it also but I don't want to give up it's solidness. It sets very still and no vibration. I have also acquired an old office chair that is adjustable so it's very comfortable to sit at my saw. I was just reading above that one person put 3/4" ply under all the legs of his saw. That gives me an idea of how I can incorporate some sort of wheels that can be off the floor until needed. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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    By my calculations, that's a hundred bucks an hour. Not bad. Especially considering that it appears you are living in Paradise. We really do need an "Envy" symbol. Ray
  8. OCtoolguy
    I guess I should edit this post to explain what I mean. The tiny little blades are so difficult, for me anyway, to keep in the correct position to install in the blade holders. I have a terrible time to keep the cutting edge to the front so I take the blade in one hand, find the flat side with the cutting edge to the front and stick it to my pencil magnet. Then it's easy to put it into the clamps. Maybe you folks don't have a problem but I sure did until I discovered this tip on another forum or youtube. I don't recall where. Ray
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    I think I'm going to try to set up some kind of cyclone separator and then I'll work on an over/under vac system like you guys have. I like the flex lines (Line Loc?)too. I'll have to get some of that stuff on order once I see what I need. Do you recomment 3/4" or 1" pvc piping? The guy I bought this thing from suggested some sort of a bleeder to lessen the vacuum when not needed. Do you folks have anything like that incorporated? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm all ears. Ray
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    I drove up to Redondo Beach today and picked up my new addition. I think I got a good deal. $170. It's 8 years old and in mint condition. Ray
  11. OCtoolguy
    No thanks Len. I was just trying to be jocular. Ray
  12. OCtoolguy
    Anybody heard of "Brazilian waxing"? I hear all the women talking about it. I wonder how it works. Ray
  13. OCtoolguy
    I sort of did the same thing when I first got my saw a year or so ago. Then, I got sidetracked on other stuff and am just now getting back to my saw. My first project was a fretwork butterfly. I tried to do a bit of puzzle making and found that I had lost what I thought I had under control so I'm going to do some more practice. But, you are right. I'll probably get bored and try something like this again. Ray
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    I love this one.
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    Well Iggy, I have no idea how much farther you plan to go with this "how to" guide but from what I just read, you have done a fantastic job so far. You might even consider putting it up for sale to new folks to the flea market/farmer's market venues. What not make a buck off of it if you can and help others at the same time? Just my opinion. Anyway, keep on writing. It's very interesting. And as a side thought, you might even consider doing some video'ing on one of your events. Ray
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    What kind of wax do you use? Ray
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    Have any of you ever thought of using a small magnet to hold the blade in it's correct position? I have a telescoping shirt pocket magnet that I can put the blade on and use it to hold the blade while I guide it into place. Works great. Ray
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    And we all know that is not for staining wood too. Right? Ray
  19. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Don, I have a few things in mind but I don't have the right material at this point. I DO have a ton of scrap wood that I'm going to paste all the practice patterns on and cut the heck out of them. Then they go in the trash. Ray
  20. OCtoolguy
    Well, since I'm not good yet, I'm going to spend some time just practicing. I look forward to "making" something. Ray
  21. OCtoolguy
    Scrappile, as a suggestion, you might try using a larger opening right at the saw blade and under the table. The whistling is caused by that small opening I'll bet. Try going to a larger pipe/tube and see if that changes it. Ray
  22. OCtoolguy
    I thought it was your picture that I had seen. Thanks. I love the set up and I will try to design mine along the same lines. How often do you have to service your Fein? Do you have any type of separator in line? I'm worried about having to buy filters or bags. What say you?
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    Thanks Scrappile, I appreciate your help. Just out of curiosity, how do you have yours hooked up? Have you posted a picture of your setup? I 've seen a few but don't recall whose or what thread or ????? I have a very small shop and I want to try to use the space as productively as possible. Ray
  24. OCtoolguy
    Thanks. I followed the link and found what you were referring to. I also printed out all the blade info and types. Should come in handy. Ray
  25. OCtoolguy
    Dang! I was hoping. But that's ok. I've never had a VS vac and have managed so far. I'm going to have to build some sort of a cyclone for it now. Maybe a Dust Deputy is in order. I'm going to head to Goodwill and see if I can find any attachments that will fit it too. Thanks for your input. Ray
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